nitrogenase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English nitrogen Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English nitrogenase From nitrogen + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitrogenases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |